Nature

Evaluation of the lower extremity functional test to predict lower limb injuries in professional male footballers

The Lower Extremity Functional Test (LEFT) is a reliable and valid test for the measurement of athletic fitness, fatigue resistance, and speed performance. Contradictory results exist regarding the ...
BMJ

Unilateral tests of lower-limb function as prognostic indicators of future knee-related outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament injury: a systematic review and meta ...

Objective To investigate the prognostic capacity of individual hop tests, hop test batteries and other unilateral functional performance tests following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Design ...
ACHR News

When “Substantial Completion” Is Insubstantial

In the past, and probably in this column years ago, I was a passionate proponent of making functional performance test execution a prerequisite for substantial completion. This seemed to be an obvious ...
Nature

The effects of low-level laser therapy on muscle strength and functional outcomes in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial

Knee osteoarthritis (OA), a common osteopathic problem, usually occurs among people aged over 60 years old. The prevalence of knee OA is increasing substantially around the world due to the aging ...
BMJ

825 MEP131 – Test-retest, intra- and inter-rater reliability of the reactive balance test in patients with chronic ankle instability – implications for ankle injury prevention

Background The Reactive Balance Test (RBT) is a functional performance test which tests neurocognitive performance. It could be a valuable addition to research on adaptations related to CAI and for ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Doing More At Functional Test

SE: Why is applying functional test content so challenging today? Ruiz: There are a couple of different factors that make successfully applying functional patterns on the tester a challenge. In fact, ...